Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Initial Public Offering The Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (“IPO Registration Statement”) related to its initial public offering (“IPO”) was declared effective by the SEC on June 9, 2021, and the Company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 10, 2021. On June 14, 2021, the Company completed its initial public offering of 6,612,500 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $20.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase from the Company an additional 862,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company received net proceeds of $123.0 million after deducting underwriters’ discounts and commissions, before deducting offering costs. Upon the closing of the IPO, all shares of the Company’s outstanding redeemable convertible preferred stock automatically converted into 19,243,795 shares of common stock. Prior to the IPO, deferred offering costs, which consisted of direct incremental legal, accounting, and other third-party fees relating to the IPO, were capitalized in other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Upon completion of the IPO, the $5.5 million of deferred offering costs were reclassified into additional paid-in capital and accounted for as a reduction of the IPO proceeds in the consolidated balance sheets. Stock Split On May 25, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amended and restated certificate of incorporation of the Company effecting a 1-for-3 reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock and common stock. This was approved by the stockholders on May 28, 2021, and the split was effected on May 28, 2021 without any change in the par value per share. All information related to the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock, common stock, common stock warrants, and stock options, as well as the per share amounts, have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the 1-for-3 reverse stock split for all periods presented. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, provision for transaction losses, impairment assessment of goodwill, capitalization of internal-use software and determination of useful lives, income taxes, and the valuation of stock-based compensation and leases. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements. Foreign Currency and Currency Translation The Company has determined that the functional currency for its foreign operation is the currency of the primary cash flow of the operation, which is generally the local currency in which the operation is located. All assets and liabilities are generally translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate in effect during the period. Unrealized translation gains and losses are recorded as a translation adjustment, which is included in the consolidated statements of redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ equity (deficit) as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Adjustments that arise from exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local currency are included in foreign exchange gain (loss) in other, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Segment Information An operating segment is defined as a component of a business for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker. The Company operates and manages its business as one reportable and operating segment. The Company’s chief executive officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, reviews financial information on a consolidated basis for purposes of evaluating financial performance and allocating resources. The Company’s single reportable and operating segment contains one reporting unit, which consists of the Company’s online marketplace that enables commerce between sellers and buyers. Business Combinations The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company measures the tangible and intangible identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and contingent consideration at fair value as of the acquisition date. Any excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Measurement period adjustments, if any, to the preliminary estimated fair value of the intangibles assets as of the acquisition date are recorded in goodwill. The results of businesses acquired in a business combination are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related expenses represent expenses incurred by the Company to effect a business combination, including expenses such as finder’s fees and advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees, and are not included as a component of consideration transferred, but are accounted for as an expense in the period in which the costs are incurred or the services are rendered. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with large financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. At times, the Company’s cash balances with individual banking institutions are in excess of federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any credit losses related to its cash and cash equivalents balance. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no single customer that represented more than 10% of its net revenue. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash The following represents the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of the periods presented: December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,395 $ 153,209 $ 168,226 Restricted cash, current — 1,500 — Restricted cash, non-current 3,580 3,334 3,333 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 40,975 $ 158,043 $ 171,559 The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Certain cash equivalents consist of investments in debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased $43.1 million of available-for-sale securities classified as cash equivalents. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no purchases of available-for-sale securities. The Company’s restricted cash relates to a $3.3 million Letter of Credit for its office lease at 51 Astor Place, New York, NY, and a $0.2 million Letter of Credit for its office lease at 300 Park Avenue South, New York, NY. Additionally, $1.5 million was held in a joint escrow account in connection with the sale of Design Manager during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023 the restriction was lifted and the funds were released. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value. Short-term Investments Short-term investments designated as available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, which is based on quoted market prices for such securities, if available, or is estimated on the basis of quoted market prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics. Investments with original maturities greater than 90 days and less than one year are classified within short-term investments on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. In addition, investments with maturities beyond one year at the time of purchase that are highly liquid in nature and represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations are classified as short-term investments. Any other investments with original maturities greater than one year would be classified within long-term investments. Additionally, the Company records accrued interest receivable within other current assets on its consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest receivable was $0.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and there was no accrued interest receivable as of December 31, 2022. Unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) until the security is sold, has matured, or the Company determines that the fair value of the security has declined below its adjusted cost basis and the decline is not due to a credit loss. Realized gains and losses on short-term investments are calculated based on the specific identification method and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other, net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Short-term investments are evaluated for impairment quarterly. The Company’s portfolio of available-for-sale debt securities is required to incorporate forward-looking information to determine any credit losses. This risk is mitigated by the high quality nature of the investments. The Company evaluates the current expected credit loss by considering various factors in determining whether it should recognize an impairment charge, including the credit quality of the issuer, the duration that the fair value has been less than the adjusted cost basis, the severity and reason for the decline in value, and the Company’s intent to sell and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. If the Company concluded that an investment is impaired or a portion of the unrealized loss is a result of a credit loss, it recognizes the charge at that time in the consolidated statements of operations. Determining whether the decline in fair value is due to a credit loss requires management judgment based on the specific facts and circumstances of each security. The ultimate value realized on these securities is subject to market price volatility until they are sold. The Company did not recognize any credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities during the year ended December 31, 2023. Accounts Receivable, net The Company’s accounts receivable are recorded at amounts billed to sellers, generally for non-transactional revenue, which includes subscription, listing fees and advertising revenue, and are presented net of an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s accounts receivable do not bear interest and do not require collateral or other security to support related receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses using a number of factors, including age of the receivable, current economic conditions, historical losses, and management’s assessment and judgment of the sellers. The evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the un-collectability of a receivable is confirmed and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Account balances are written off after all means of collection are exhausted and the potential for non-recovery is determined to be probable. Adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts are recorded as a component of provision for transaction losses in the consolidated statements of operations. Receivables from Payment Processors and Payables Due to Sellers Receivables from payment processors represent amounts received from buyers via third-party payment processors which will be deposited by the payment processors to 1stDibs’ bank accounts for payment to sellers and shipping carriers. The Company also collects sales tax from buyers on behalf of sellers in certain jurisdictions as a marketplace facilitator and remits these collected taxes directly to the tax authorities. The portion of the cash and related receivable remaining after deducting the Company’s commission and processing fees represents the total payables due to third parties, which consists of payables due to sellers, payables due to shipping carriers in instances where 1stDibs’ shipping services are elected by sellers, and payables due to tax authorities. The Company establishes an allowance for seller refunds for amounts that sellers owe the Company after a return is processed. The allowance for seller refunds was $0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively and included in other current assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. The Company capitalizes costs related to internal-use software during the application development stage, including consulting costs and compensation expenses related to employees who devote time to the development projects. The Company records software development costs in property and equipment, net. Costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development activities and post implementation activities are expensed in the period incurred and are included in technology development in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company also capitalizes costs related to specific upgrades and enhancements when it is probable the expenditures will result in additional functionality. Once the project is available for general release, capitalization ceases, and asset amortization begins. Capitalized costs associated with internal-use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which is generally three years, and are included in cost of revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. The general range of useful lives of property and equipment is as follows: Estimated Useful Life Leasehold improvements Lesser of lease term or life of asset Furniture and fixtures 3 years Computer equipment and software 3 years Internal-use software Lesser of contract term or 3 years When assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization of assets disposed of are removed from the accounts, with any resulting gain or loss recorded in income from operations in the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. When events occur or changes in circumstances require, the Company assesses the likelihood of recovering the cost of long-lived assets based on its expectations of future profitability, undiscounted cash flows, and management’s plans with respect to operations to determine if the asset is impaired and subject to write-off. Measurement of any impairment loss is based on the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the fair value. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, there were no impairment losses recorded. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. The Company’s goodwill is evaluated at the entity level as it is determined there is one reporting unit, 1stDibs. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1st or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the goodwill may be impaired. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then additional impairment testing is not required. However, if the Company concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative assessment for impairment. The quantitative assessment involves comparing the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its respective book value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value exceeds book value, goodwill is not impaired. If the book value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Based on the Company’s assessments, there were no impairment losses recorded during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Leases Effective January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, utilizing the modified retrospective adoption approach. The Company enters into contracts in the normal course of business and assesses whether any such contracts contain a lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception if it conveys the right to control the identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company classifies leases as operating or financing in nature, and records the associated right-of-use asset and lease liability on its consolidated balance sheet. The lease liability represents the present value of future lease payments, net of lease incentives, discounted using an incremental borrowing rate, which is a management estimate based on the information available at the commencement date of a lease arrangement. Lease expense is recognized as a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term consists of non-cancelable periods and may include options, including those to extend or terminate, if it is reasonably certain they will be exercised. The Company accounts for lease and non-lease components related to operating leases as a single lease component. The Company has elected that costs associated with leases having an initial term of 12 months or less ("short-term leases") are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term and are not recorded on the balance sheet. Variable lease expense is recognized as incurred and consists primarily of real estate taxes, utilities, and other office space related expenses. Prior to adoption, during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and prior, the Company accounted for leases under ASC 840, whereby rent expense associated with operating leases was recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingencies The Company has certain contingent liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of business activities. The Company accrues for loss contingencies when losses become probable and are reasonably estimable. If the reasonable estimate of the loss is a range and no amount within the range is a better estimate, the minimum amount of the range is recorded as a liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not accrue for contingent losses that, in its judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible, but not probable. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value in accordance with GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value require the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable: • Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. • Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, and similar techniques. Short-term investments and certain cash equivalents consist of investments in debt securities that are available-for-sale. The table below segregates all assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the measurement date: December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash equivalents: Money market fund $ 5,797 $ — $ — $ 5,797 U.S. Treasury securities — 4,991 — 4,991 Total cash equivalents $ 5,797 $ 4,991 $ — $ 10,788 Short-term investments: Commercial paper $ — $ 18,112 $ — $ 18,112 Corporate notes — 7,641 — 7,641 U.S. Treasury securities — 11,971 — 11,971 U.S. Government agency securities — 64,202 — 64,202 Total short-term investments $ — $ 101,926 $ — $ 101,926 There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. As of December 31, 2023, all other financial instruments not included in the table above were classified as Level 1. As of December 31, 2022, the carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, net, prepaid expenses, receivables from payment processors, other current assets, accounts payable, payables due to sellers, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities, and therefore were all classified as Level 1. The Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments for the periods presented were valued using quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing observable market inputs and were classified as Level 1 or Level 2, accordingly. Income Taxes Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In estimating future tax consequences, the Company considers all expected future events other than enactment of changes in tax laws or rates. A valuation allowance is recorded, if necessary, to reduce net deferred tax assets to their realizable values if management does not believe it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company follows the provisions of the authoritative guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. These provisions provide a comprehensive model for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure in the financial statements of uncertain income tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Under these provisions, a company can recognize the benefit of an income tax position only if it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the tax position will be sustained upon tax examination, based solely on the technical merits of the tax position. Otherwise, no benefit can be recognized. Assessing an uncertain tax position begins with the initial determination of the sustainability of the position and is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of each balance sheet date, unresolved uncertain tax positions must be reassessed. Additionally, the Company must accrue interest and related penalties, if applicable, on all tax exposures for which reserves have been established consistent with jurisdictional tax laws. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company assesses foreign investment levels periodically to determine if all or a portion of the Company’s investments in its foreign subsidiary are indefinitely invested. Any required adjustment to the income tax provision (benefit) would be reflected in the period that the Company changes this assessment. The Company recognizes the tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by foreign subsidiaries as a period expense in the period the tax is incurred. Net Loss per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders The Company applies the two-class method to compute basic and diluted net loss per share when shares meet the definition of participating securities. The two-class method determines net loss per share for each class of common and participating securities according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The two- class method requires income available to common stockholders for the period to be allocated between common and participating securities based upon their respective rights to receive dividends as if all income for the period has been distributed. During periods of loss, there is no allocation required under the two-class method. Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period without consideration of potentially dilutive common stock. Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the diluted earnings attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including potential dilutive common shares. For periods in which the Company reports net losses, diluted net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders is the same as basic net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders because potentially dilutive shares of common stock are not assumed to have been issued since their effect is anti-dilutive. Treasury Stock In August 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of $20.0 million of the Company's common stock (“Stock Repurchase Program”) traded on public markets. The repurchased common stock is classified as treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheets. The direct costs incurred to acquire treasury stock are treated like stock issue costs and added to the cost of the treasury stock, which includes applicable fees and taxes. Repurchased common stock is stated at cost, determined on an average cost basis and is presented as a reduction of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Revenue Recognition The Company’s net revenue consists principally of seller marketplace services, advertisements, and prior to the sale of Design Manager, software services. Seller marketplace services primarily consist of marketplace transactions, subscriptions, and listing fees. Revenue is recognized as the Company transfers control of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company evaluates whether it is appropriate to recognize revenue on a gross or net basis based upon its evaluation of whether the Company obtains control of the specified goods or services by considering if it is primarily responsible for fulfillment of the promise, has inventory risk, has the latitude in establishing pricing and selecting suppliers, among other factors. The Company does not have any remaining performance obligations associated with contracts with terms greater than one year. Seller Marketplace Services (Marketplace Transactions, Subscriptions, and Listings) The Company charges sellers commission and processing fees for successful purchases through its online marketplace. For the items purchased through the 1stDibs online marketplace, the Company collects the gross merchandise value from the buyer, and recognizes the associated revenue on a net basis, which equates to the commission and processing fees earned in exchange for the seller marketplace services. The commission fees range from 5% to 50% and processing fees are 3% of the buyer’s total payment, net of expected refunds. If a seller accepts a return or refund of an on-platform purchase, the related commission and processing fees are refunded to the seller. The Company records discounts provided to the end buyer, to whom the Company has no performance obligation, such as promotional discounts, in sales and marketing expense since the discounts are not related directly to the Company’s revenue source but rather used as a marketing tool, and the seller is not made aware of the discounts provided to the end buyer. The commission and processing fees are recognized net of estimated refunds when the corresponding transaction is confirmed by the buyer and seller. The Company does not take title to inventory sold or assume risk of loss at any point in time during the transaction and is authorized to collect consideration from the buyer and remit net consideration to the seller to facilitate the processing of the confirmed purchase transaction. We offer our sellers various subscription pricing tiers which allows them to choose the plan that best fits their business, with choices of a higher monthly subscription fee and lower commission rates or a lower monthly subscription fee and higher commission rates. Additionally, some sellers have no monthly subscription fees and higher commission rates, however, the Company no longer offers this option to new sellers. Sellers receive the benefit of marketplace activities, including listing items for sale, completing sales transactions, and payments processing, which represents a single stand-ready performance obligation. The Company has determined that its customers are sellers on its online marketplace since sellers pay for the use of the platform to sell their inventory. For sellers that pay a subscription, it is on an annual basis, payable monthly, therefore the fee is recognized monthly. If during the annual subscription period a seller ceases to make its monthly payment, the Company is no longer obligated to provide the subscribed services and the seller can be terminated at the Company’s sole discretion. The Company earns listing fees from sellers on a per item basis as directed by the seller to promote certain items at the seller’s discretion. Listing fees are recognized ratably over time when the listing is publicly posted. Advertisements Advertising revenue is generated by displaying seller ads on the 1stDibs online marketplace. For advertising services, the Company enters into agreements with advertisers, or sellers, in the form of signed insertion orders, which specify the terms of services and fees, prior to advertising campaigns being run. The Company recognizes revenue |